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SUMMARY:International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
DESCRIPTION:“Violence in the Name of Faith? Hearing from Victims\, Calling for Action; on the UN Day Commemorating Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief” \nInternational Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief \n21August\, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. \nBaha’i International Center\, 866 United Nations Plaza\, 1st Floor \nThe NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief (New York) \n  \nIn Person Registration (ID will be required for entrance) \nLink to join register: https://forms.gle/jVzxQcs7iS3wEmZV7 \n\nConcept Note \nBackground: \nEnshrined in articles 18\, 19\, and 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights are the freedom of religion or belief\, freedom of opinion and expression\, the right to peaceful assembly\, and the right to freedom of association – four interdependent\, interrelated\, and mutually reinforcing human rights that would seem self-evident to most observers. \nHowever\, there continues to be acts of intolerance and violence based on religion or belief against individuals\, including against persons belonging to religious communities and religious minorities around the world. Not only that\, but the number and intensity of such incidents are increasing. In 2019\, as a way of condemning continuing violence and acts of terrorism targeting individuals\, including persons belonging to religious minorities\, on the basis of or in the name of religion or belief\, the UN General Assembly created the “International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief.” \nBy proclaiming an International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief\, the General Assembly recalled that States have the primary responsibility to promote and protect human rights\, including the human rights of persons belonging to religious minorities\, including their right to exercise their religion or belief freely. \nDiscussion: \nThis event will be focused not just on honoring the day\, but on charting a path forward. First\, we will hear from victims of religious persecution\, who will not only share their stories\, but will make recommendations for a path forward towards a world where such injustice does not exist. Second\, we will hear from experts who will discuss future threats of religious persecution with the rise of new technologies\, and what we might be able to do to prevent and counteract such threats. \nSpeakers: \nSucharita Cole\, a human rights activist and survivor of religiously motivated and gender-based violence in Manipur\, India \nBani Dugal\, a member of the Baha’i community who might be able to address the current situation in Iran\, and possible implications on that situation due to the recent violence in Iran. \nBobbi Nassar with Tibetan guests \nFormat: \nIntroductory remarks from moderator (5 minutes) Scott Stearman \nPanel Presentation (30 minutes) \nQ&A (15 minutes) \nModerated discussion on the question of countering hate speech as a means to undermining violence based on religion or belief (10 minutes) \nPresentation on work of the International Religious Roundtable and the current advocacy around the appointment of the US International Religious Freedom Ambassador Anna Sineva
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/international-day-commemorating-the-victims-of-acts-of-violence-based-on-religion-or-belief-3/
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SUMMARY:Call for applications for the 15th UN Crime Congress in Abu Dhabi (25 to 30 April 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Applications for the Fifteenth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (UN Crime Congress) for Non-Governmental Organizations without ECOSOC status are now open.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScroll down to read this email in French and Spanish. \nFaites défiler vers le bas pour lire cet e-mail en français et en espagnol. \nDesplázate hacia abajo para leer este correo electrónico en francés y en español. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDear stakeholders\, \n\nThe Congress Secretariat is pleased to inform you that the Fifteenth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (UN Crime Congress) will be held in Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates from 25 to 30 April 2026\, with pre-session consultations scheduled for Friday\, 24 April 2026. \n\nThe overall theme for this Congress is: “Accelerating crime prevention\, criminal justice and the rule of law: protecting people and planet and achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the digital age”\, in line with the General Assembly resolution 78/223. \n\nNGOs that are not in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) are invited to apply for special accreditation in line with ECOSOC Resolution 1996/31\, para 44. The list of NGO applications is shared with Member States through the Extended Burau of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ). If no objections are raised by a Member State\, the NGOs are considered approved through a silence procedure. Upon approval NGOs will receive an official invitation letter\, enabling them to register in INDICO (https://indico.un.org/) from 1 January 2026. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImportant note (please read carefully before proceeding):\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that this call for applications is for NGOs without ECOSOC status only. To apply\, please complete this form by 4 November 2025. You can choose the language (Arabic\, English\, Chinese\, French\, Russian and Spanish) in which to complete the form by choosing from the drop-down menu in the top-right corner.\nNGOs with ECOSOC status that have participated in a UN Crime Congress or the Commission on Crime prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) before DO NOT NEED TO APPLY. They will receive an invitation letter to participate as observer automatically.\nNGOs with ECOSOC status that have NOT participated in a UN Crime Congress or the Commission on Crime prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) before but have a substantive interest in the work of the Congress should contact unodc-sgb@un.org and request to be invited.\nIndividual experts wishing to apply for special accreditation and have participated in a UN Crime Congress before should contact unodc-sgb@un.org indicating their interest in receiving an invitation.\nIndividual experts who have NOT participated in a UN Crime Congress before but have a substantive interest in the work of the Congress and relevant professional expertise and experience should contact unodc-sgb@un.org indicating their interest in participating in the Congress\, providing a curriculum vitae (CV) and proof of professional qualifications in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice.\n\n\n\nMore information on the 15th UN Crime Congress\, how to participate and the opportunities including the NGO lab (a dedicated space for NGOs to organize events and discussions) can be found at the following link: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/crimecongress/about.html \n\nNon-governmental stakeholders not in consultative status with ECOSOC are advised to apply by the above-noted deadline (4 November 2025) even if their participation in the 15th UN Crime Congress is not yet certain\, as there will not be a possibility to apply at a later stage. \n\nWe look forward to receiving your applications to participate in the 15th UN Congress by 4 November 2025. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.  \n\nShould you have any questions please contact us at cst-crimecongress@un.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you and best wishes\, \nUNODC Civil Society Unit \nUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)\nVienna\, Austria \nE. cst-crimecongress@un.org\nW.  https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/ngos/cst.html \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLes candidatures pour le quinzième Congrès des Nations Unies pour la prévention du crime et la justice pénale (Congrès des Nations Unies sur la criminalité) pour les organisations non gouvernementales sans statut consultatif auprès de l’ECOSOC sont désormais ouvertes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChères parties prenantes\, \n\nLe Secrétariat du Congrès a le plaisir de vous informer que le quinzième Congrès des Nations Unies pour la prévention du crime et la justice pénale (Congrès des Nations Unies sur la criminalité) se tiendra à Abou Dhabi\, aux Émirats arabes unis\, du 25 au 30 avril 2026\, avec des consultations préparatoires prévues le vendredi 24 avril 2026. \n\nLe thème général de ce Congrès est : « Accélérer la prévention du crime\, la justice pénale et l’état de droit : protéger les populations et la planète et réaliser le Programme de développement durable à l’horizon 2030 à l’ère du numérique »\, conformément à la résolution 78/223 de l’Assemblée générale. \n\nLes Organisations non gouvernementales (ONG) qui ne bénéficient pas du statut consultatif auprès du Conseil économique et social (ECOSOC) sont invitées à demander une accréditation spéciale conformément à la résolution 1996/31 de l’ECOSOC\, paragraphe 44. La liste des demandes des ONG est partagée avec les États membres via le Bureau élargi de la Commission de la prévention du crime et de la justice pénale (CCPCJ). En l’absence d’objection de la part d’un État membre\, les ONG sont réputées approuvées par procédure de silence. Une fois approuvées\, les ONG recevront une lettre d’invitation officielle\, leur permettant de s’inscrire sur INDICO (https://indico.un.org/) à partir du 1er janvier 2026. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInformation importante (à lire attentivement avant de continuer) :\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVeuillez noter que cet appel à candidatures s’adresse uniquement aux ONG sans statut consultatif auprès de l’ECOSOC. Pour candidater\, veuillez remplir ce formulaire avant le 4 novembre 2025. Vous pouvez choisir la langue (arabe\, anglais\, chinois\, français\, russe et espagnol) dans laquelle remplir le formulaire en sélectionnant l’option souhaitée dans le menu déroulant en haut à droite.\nLes ONG dotées du statut consultatif auprès de l’ECOSOC ayant déjà participé à un Congrès des Nations Unies sur la criminalité ou à la Commission pour la prévention du crime et la justice pénale (CCPCJ) N’ONT PAS BESOIN DE SOUMETTRE UNE CANDIDATURE. Elles recevront automatiquement une invitation à participer en qualité d’observatrices.\nLes ONG dotées du statut consultatif auprès de l’ECOSOC qui n’ont pas encore participé à un Congrès des Nations Unies sur la criminalité ou à la Commission pour la prévention du crime et la justice pénale (CCPCJ) mais qui ont un intérêt substantiel pour les travaux du Congrès\, sont invitées à contacter unodc-sgb@un.org pour manifester leur intérêt à recevoir une invitation.\nLes experts individuels souhaitant faire une demande d’accréditation spéciale et ayant déjà participé à un Congrès des Nations Unies sur la criminalité sont invités à contacter unodc-sgb@un.org pour manifester leur intérêt à recevoir une invitation.\nLes experts individuels n’ayant PAS encore participé à un Congrès des Nations Unies sur la criminalité\, mais ayant un intérêt substantiel pour les travaux du Congrès ainsi qu’une expertise et expérience professionnelle pertinente\, sont invités à contacter unodc-sgb@un.org en indiquant leur intérêt à participer\, en fournissant un curriculum vitae (CV) et une preuve de leurs qualifications professionnelles dans le domaine de la prévention du crime et de la justice pénale.\n\n\n\nPour plus d’informations sur le 15ᵉ Congrès des Nations Unies sur la criminalité\, sur les modalités de participation\, ainsi que sur les opportunités offertes\, y compris le laboratoire des ONG (un espace dédié aux ONG pour organiser des événements et des discussions)\, consultez : https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/crimecongress/about.html \n\nLes parties prenantes non gouvernementales ne disposant pas du statut consultatif auprès de l’ECOSOC sont invitées à déposer leur candidature avant la date limite mentionnée ci-dessus (4 novembre 2025)\, même si leur participation au 15ᵉ Congrès sur la criminalité n’est pas encore certaine\, car il ne sera pas possible de postuler à une date ultérieure. \n\nNous vous encourageons à soumettre vos candidatures pour le quinzième Congrès des Nations Unies pour la prévention du crime et la justice pénale avant le 4 novembre 2025. Veuillez noter que les candidatures incomplètes ne seront pas prises en considération. \n\nNous restons à votre disposition pour toute question à l’adresse cst-crimecongress@un.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBien cordialement\,\, \nUNODC Civil Society Unit \nUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)\nVienna\, Austria \nE. cst-crimecongress@un.org\nW.  https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/ngos/cst.html \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYa está abierta la convocatoria para la participación de organizaciones no gubernamentales sin estatus ECOSOC en el XV Congreso de las Naciones Unidas sobre Prevención del Delito y Justicia Penal (Congreso de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Delito).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstimados interesados\, \nLa Secretaría del Congreso se complace en informarle de que el XV Congreso de las Naciones Unidas sobre Prevención del Delito y Justicia Penal (Congreso de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Delito) se celebrará en Abu Dabi\, Emiratos Árabes Unidos\, del 25 al 30 de abril de 2026\, con consultas previas a la sesión programadas para el viernes 24 de abril de 2026.El tema general de este Congreso es: «Acelerar la prevención del delito\, la justicia penal y el estado de derecho: proteger a las personas y al planeta y alcanzar la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible en la era digital»\, en consonancia con la resolución 78/223 de la Asamblea General. \n\nONG que no tienen estatus consultivo con el Consejo Económico y Social (ECOSOC) están invitadas a solicitar una acreditación especial de acuerdo con la Resolución 1996/31\, párrafo 44. La lista de solicitudes de ONG se comparte con los Estados Miembros a través de la Oficina Ampliada de la Comisión de Prevención del Delito y Justicia Penal (CCPCJ). Si ningún Estado Miembro plantea objeciones\, las ONG se consideran aprobadas mediante un procedimiento de silencio. Una vez aprobadas\, las ONG recibirán una carta de invitación oficial\, que les permitirá inscribirse en INDICO (https://indico.un.org/) a partir del 1 de enero de 2026. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNota importante (por favor\, lea atentamente antes de continuar):\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTenga en cuenta que esta convocatoria de solicitudes está dirigida únicamente a ONG sin estatus ECOSOC. Para presentar su solicitud\, rellene este formulario antes del 4 de noviembre de 2025. Puede elegir el idioma (árabe\, inglés\, chino\, francés\, ruso y español) en el que desea rellenar el formulario seleccionándolo en el menú desplegable situado en la esquina superior derecha.\nLas ONG con estatus ECOSOC que hayan participado anteriormente en un Congreso de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Crimen o en la Comisión de Prevención del Delito y Justicia Penal (CCPCJ) NO NECESITAN PRESENTAR SU SOLICITUD. Recibirán automáticamente una carta de invitación para participar como observadores.\nLas ONG con estatus ECOSOC que NO hayan participado anteriormente en un Congreso de las Naciones Unidas sobre Prevención del Delito o en la Comisión de Prevención del Delito y Justicia Penal (CCPCJ)\, pero que tengan un interés sustantivo en la labor del Congreso\, deben ponerse en contacto con unodc-sgb@un.org y solicitar que se les invite.\nLos expertos individuales que deseen solicitar una acreditación especial y hayan participado anteriormente en un Congreso de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Delito deben ponerse en contacto con unodc-sgb@un.org indicando su interés en recibir una invitación.\nLos expertos individuales que NO hayan participado anteriormente en un Congreso de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Delito\, pero que tengan un interés sustantivo en la labor del Congreso y la experiencia y los conocimientos profesionales pertinentes\, deben ponerse en contacto con unodc-sgb@un.org indicando su interés en participar en el Congreso\, proporcionando un currículum vitae (CV) y pruebas de sus cualificaciones profesionales en el ámbito de la prevención del delito y la justicia penal.\n\n\n\nPara obtener más información sobre el 15º Congreso de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Delito\, cómo participar y las oportunidades disponibles\, incluido el laboratorio de ONG (un espacio dedicado a las ONG para organizar eventos y debates)\, consulte el siguiente enlace: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/crimecongress/about.html \n\nSe recomienda a las partes interesadas no gubernamentales que no tengan carácter consultivo ante el ECOSOC que presenten su solicitud antes de la fecha límite indicada (4 de noviembre de 2025)\, incluso si su participación en el 15º Congreso de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Delito todavía no es segura\, ya que no será posible presentar solicitudes en una fase posterior. \n\nEsperamos recibir sus solicitudes para participar en el 15º Congreso de las Naciones Unidas antes del 4 de noviembre de 2025. Tenga en cuenta que no se tendrán en cuenta las solicitudes incompletas. \n\nSi tiene alguna pregunta\, póngase en contacto con nosotros en cst-crimecongress@un.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGracias y un cordial saludo\, \nUNODC Civil Society Unit \nUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)\nVienna\, Austria \nE. cst-crimecongress@un.org\nW.  https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/ngos/cst.html \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/call-for-applications-for-the-15th-un-crime-congress-in-abu-dhabi-25-to-30-april-2026/
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SUMMARY:Apply to Host a Featured Event as part of the Civil Society Forum at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha! 
DESCRIPTION:Apply to Host a Featured Event as part of the Civil Society Forum at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha!\nDeadline to Apply: 30 August\, 2025 \nApply Here \nCivil society organizations participating in the Second World Summit for Social Development are warmly invited to participate in the Civil Society Forum\, which will take place during the Summit\, at the same venue. The Civil Society Forum\, organized by the NGO Committee for Social Development along with UN DESA and the State of Qatar\, will serve as the principal space for organized collective civil society engagement with United Nations agencies\, Member States\, and others\, in the Summit. The Forum serves to amplify voices from the grassroots and the most vulnerable; to create space for collaborative narrative-shaping\, for exploring solutions and building partnerships; and for discussing accountability mechanisms for the follow-up of the Summit’s outcomes\, all while complementing the objectives of the Summit. The Civil Society Forum is committed to inclusive and meaningful engagement across the widest array of stakeholders\, and is dedicated to advancing the implementation of the Copenhagen Declaration and the social development agenda across the world. \nThe Civil Society Forum will include 10 Featured Events\, one focused on each of the 10 Commitments of the Copenhagen Declaration. Organizations are invited to apply to host a featured event as part of their formal participation in the Forum. To apply\, kindly submit the Application Form for Hosting a Featured Event by 30 August\, 2025\, using the Guidelines for Featured Events Applications\, where you can find all the information necessary to apply. For more information\, see here. Organizations will be notified of their selection on 10 September 2025. \nThank you very much for all your support and engagement. \nWarm regards\,\nSecond Social Summit 2025 Team
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/apply-to-host-a-featured-event-as-part-of-the-civil-society-forum-at-the-second-world-summit-for-social-development-in-doha/
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UID:10002691-1755594000-1755599400@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Intersecting Inequities: Age\, Gender and Structural Violence in Global Contexts
DESCRIPTION:The NGO Committee on Ageing calls your attention to the upcoming event: \nOrganized by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Center for Economic and Social Rights in Geneva. \nIntersecting Inequities: Age\, Gender\, and Structural Violence in Global Contexts. \n  \nTuesday\, August 19 \n9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT \nOnline event.  Please click here to register :  \n  \nDetails \nStructural violence arises when social\, economic\, and political systems are organized in ways that prevent individuals from meeting basic needs or exercising their rights. Older persons\, particularly older women\, face structural violence in employment\, healthcare\, and financial systems\, compounded by crises such as conflict and climate change. This webinar will explore the gendered dimensions of structural violence and highlight the data gap and invisibility of older women’s experiences. It will contribute to ongoing global efforts\, including the drafting of legally binding instrument on the rights of older persons\, by bringing forward expert insights and policy recommendations. \nPlease note that the meeting is in English and will be recorded.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/intersecting-inequities-age-gender-and-structural-violence-in-global-contexts/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250819
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250808T203407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T145625Z
UID:10002689-1755216000-1755561599@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:ICCGC–CoNGO 2025 Global Society and Leadership for Life and Peace: Healing and Liberation in a Divided World and Wounded Earth
DESCRIPTION:FLASH. ALERT. FLASH. ALERT. \nThis is the new Zoom access for those attending the conference online: \nZoom ID: 885 0345 7423\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88503457423 \n \n \nSee Concept Note\nSee Program Agenda
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/iccgc-congo-2025-global-society-and-leadership-for-life-and-peace-healing-and-liberation-in-a-divided-world-and-wounded-earth/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250728T180927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T181202Z
UID:10002687-1754587800-1754593200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Rakshabandhan\, The Divine Thread: Weaving Love and Hope into Oneness” - Brahma Kumaris
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends\,\n\nGreetings of peace and love.\n\nYou are warmly invited to celebrate “Rakshabandhan\, The Divine Thread: Weaving Love and Hope into Oneness”. This subtle bond strengthens the spiritual connection that unites all beings with the Divine. Through love\, compassion\, and hope\, this invisible thread weaves a soulful tapestry of inter-being. \nThursday\, August 7\, 2025 at 5:30 – 7:00pm \nThis sacred ceremony will take place at the Brahma Kumaris Office for the UN at 866 UN Plaza\, Suite 436. Kindly let us know at your earliest convenience via return email at info@un.brahmakumaris.org whether you will be able to join us. \nAn evening of: Sharing by wisdom keepers | meditation | music & reflection | refreshments \nLooking forward to spending this special time together. \nWarm regards\, \nYour friends at BKUN \n(Gayatri\, Julia\, Sabita)
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/rakshabandhan-the-divine-thread-weaving-love-and-hope-into-oneness-brahma-kumaris/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250707T113655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T113655Z
UID:10002677-1753833600-1753919999@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
DESCRIPTION:World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on 30 July \nDear Civil Society Stakeholders\, \nWe are pleased to share with you information about this year’s campaign for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on 30 July. \nThe 2025 campaign\, “Human Trafficking is Organized Crime – End the Exploitation\,” highlights the critical role of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in dismantling trafficking networks\, while also ensuring that the rights\, safety and needs of those affected by trafficking are respected and prioritized throughout all interventions. \nA social media package will be available on 2025 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons | Trello\, featuring key messages\, graphic design templates\, videos and visuals in multiple UN languages. These materials aim to raise awareness\, share findings from the Global Report on Trafficking in Persons\, explain the campaign theme and promote action against organized trafficking. \nEveryone\, including Member States\, NGOs\, the private sector and individuals is encouraged to take part in this year’s campaign. \nCustomizable templates and suggested social media messages are provided on Trello to support and personalize outreach efforts. \nHow you can get involved \nRaise awareness\nShare a Blue Heart image or the Blue Heart logo on your social media platforms.\nGet creative\, make a sign\, form a heart shape with friends\, or come up with your own unique way to show your support.\nUse the hashtag #EndHumanTrafficking to amplify your message.\nCustomize your profile\nAdd a Blue Heart frame to your profile picture using the template available on Trello.\nUse our Canva design template to create personalized campaign visuals.\nBrowse the Trello board for downloadable content including videos\, graphics\, messages and more.\nTake action \nBe aware\nEducate yourself about the realities of human trafficking and its root causes.\nStay up to date with facts and resources from credible sources like the Global Report on Trafficking in Persons. \nBe alert\nKnow the signs of trafficking. Victims may be found in everyday settings—at work\, online\, in schools\, during travel\, or in personal networks.\nIf you suspect trafficking\, contact local authorities or an anti-trafficking helpline. If you are unsure\, please err on the side of caution and inform responsible parties rather than ignore a potential victim. \nBe responsible\nMake ethical consumer choices. Avoid goods and services that may be linked directly or indirectly to sexual exploitation\, forced labour or other forms of exploitative practices. \nGet involved\nFind out what anti-trafficking efforts are underway in your community.\nEncourage friends\, family\, coworkers and business partners to get informed and involved in the fight against human trafficking. \nBe compassionate\nSupport survivors directly by donating to the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking. Your contribution helps provide protection\, legal support and recovery services through trusted organizations worldwide.\nFor more information visit www.unodc.org/blueheart \nLet’s work together to end human trafficking and hold organized criminal networks accountable. \nUNODC Civil Society Unit\nUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)\nVienna\, Austria \nE. unodc-ngounit@un.org\nW.  https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/ngos/cst.html \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons/
LOCATION:UNODC\, Vienna\, Austria
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events,UN Observances
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250710T162445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T162445Z
UID:10002683-1753351200-1753362000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Interactive multi-stakeholder hearing on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action
DESCRIPTION:The President of the General Assembly\, with the support of UN-Women\, will organize and preside over an interactive multi-stakeholder hearing on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action\, pursuant to General Assembly resolution 79/288\, entitled “Scope\, modalities\, format and organization of the high-level meeting on the thirtieth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women”\, as part of the preparations for the high-level meeting of the General Assembly. \nVenue: Conference Room 4\, United Nations Headquarters \nDate: Thursday\, 24 July 2025  \nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nRegistration \nRepresentatives from relevant non-governmental organizations (including NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC)\, civil society organizations\, academic institutions\, and the private sector are invited to register to attend and participate through this portal. To do so\, please click on the “Register now” button at the bottom of this page. \nRegistration closes on 11 July 2025.  \nFormat \nThe multi-stakeholder hearing will consist of an opening segment and a panel discussion followed by an interactive discussion. There will be no pre-established list of speakers for the interactive panel discussion. Participants are invited to indicate their interest to intervene by pressing the microphone button. To allow a maximum number of participants\, the time limit for all interventions will be three minutes and will be strictly enforced by means of automatic microphone cut-off. \nThe United Nations Webcast services will provide live streaming coverage of the meeting as well as on-demand coverage (recorded video) in all six UN official languages plus floor language\, through the UN Web TV website at: http://webtv.un.org. \n*If you do not already have an Indico account\, please create one before proceeding with your application. \n  \nInfo and Registration
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/interactive-multi-stakeholder-hearing-on-the-occasion-of-the-thirtieth-anniversary-of-the-beijing-declaration-and-platform-for-action-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250710T153734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T153734Z
UID:10002682-1753351200-1753362000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Interactive multi-stakeholder hearing on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action
DESCRIPTION:The President of the General Assembly\, with the support of UN-Women\, will organize and preside over an interactive multi-stakeholder hearing on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action\, pursuant to General Assembly resolution 79/288\, entitled “Scope\, modalities\, format and organization of the high-level meeting on the thirtieth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women”\, as part of the preparations for the high-level meeting of the General Assembly. \nVenue: Conference Room 4\, United Nations Headquarters \nDate: Thursday\, 24 July 2025  \nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. \nRegistration \nRepresentatives from relevant non-governmental organizations (including NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC)\, civil society organizations\, academic institutions\, and the private sector are invited to register to attend and participate through this portal. To do so\, please click on the “Register now” button at the bottom of this page. \nRegistration closes on 11 July 2025.  \nFormat \nThe multi-stakeholder hearing will consist of an opening segment and a panel discussion followed by an interactive discussion. There will be no pre-established list of speakers for the interactive panel discussion. Participants are invited to indicate their interest to intervene by pressing the microphone button. To allow a maximum number of participants\, the time limit for all interventions will be three minutes and will be strictly enforced by means of automatic microphone cut-off. \nThe United Nations Webcast services will provide live streaming coverage of the meeting as well as on-demand coverage (recorded video) in all six UN official languages plus floor language\, through the UN Web TV website at: http://webtv.un.org. \n*If you do not already have an Indico account\, please create one before proceeding with your application.\nInfo and Registration \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/interactive-multi-stakeholder-hearing-on-the-occasion-of-the-thirtieth-anniversary-of-the-beijing-declaration-and-platform-for-action/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250711T164909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T164909Z
UID:10002685-1753315200-1753574399@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:The 19th International Human Rights Summit
DESCRIPTION:July 24-26\, Youth for Human Rights International will be hosting a three day Human Rights Summit. More information can be found at the links below. Anna Sineva will be moderating a panel on the second day (Friday the 25th).\n \n\nEvent info: https://humanrightssummit.com/ \nRSVP: https://humanrightssummit.com/tickets/
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/the-19th-international-human-rights-summit/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250707T131307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T131442Z
UID:10002678-1753261200-1753308000@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:2025 WEPs Deep-dive Series #16: Creating Employment for Women Living in Poverty
DESCRIPTION:2025 WEPs Deep-dive Series #16: Creating Employment for Women Living in Poverty \n🗓️ Wednesday\, 23 July 2025 | 09:00 AM EDT (New York\, USA) \nREGISTER HERE \n \nThe private sector plays a crucial role in reducing poverty by creating employment opportunities for women living in poverty. By actively recruiting women from low-income communities\, providing skills training\, paying living wage\, and ensuring safe workplaces and more. \nThis session aims to highlight the role of the private sector to reduce poverty through exploring how WEPs signatories are leading the efforts to reduce poverty in their local community through creating employment for women living in poverty. \nGuest speakers: \nAccor Brasil\nDiversey A Solenis Company\nIBIS Rice
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/2025-weps-deep-dive-series-16-creating-employment-for-women-living-in-poverty/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T144500
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250717T191841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T192447Z
UID:10002686-1753103700-1753109100@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:From FfD4 to Implementation: Advancing Inclusive and Evidence-Based Financing for the SDGs—NGO Committee on Financing for Development
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Date: July 21 \n🕧 Time: 1:15-2:45 pm EST\n📍 Location: In-person at Conference Room 10\, Church Center for the UN\, 777  UN Plaza\, and virtually via Zoom \nThe attached flyer includes the concept note as well as the Zoom registration link (also included below) to join virtually. \nZoom registration: LINK  Concept note: LINK \nRegister
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/from-ffd4-to-implementation-advancing-inclusive-and-evidence-based-financing-for-the-sdgs-ngo-committee-on-financing-for-development/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250709T102333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T102437Z
UID:10002681-1752671700-1752676200@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:HLPF Side Event: Reinforcing Gender Equality to Realise the Human Rights of Women and Girls
DESCRIPTION:Dear colleagues\,\n\nSurya Deva\, the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development and the UN Human Rights Office are pleased to extend an invitation to the official 2025 High-level Political Forum side event titled “Reinforcing gender equality to realize the human rights of women and girls.“\n\nJoin distinguished speakers on 16 July at 1:15 pm in Conference Room F to reinforce the importance of achieving gender equality and empowerment of all women and girls\, explore the role of Member States\, businesses and other actors in pushing for eliminating all forms of intersecting discrimination against women and girls\, and to discuss how aspects of the right to development could be leveraged for achieving gender equality.\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you at the event\, co-organized by the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development and the Center for Economic and Social Rights\, and co-sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Brazil to the United Nations in New York and the Permanent Mission of the Federal Republic Germany to the United Nations in New York.\n\nOffice of the High Commissioner for Human Rights-New York
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/13624/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events,UN Member State
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250711T164728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T171737Z
UID:10002684-1752660000-1752670800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Multi-Faith Advisory Council to the United Nations Inter-agency Task Force on Religion and Sustainable Development (MFAC-IATF)  Kofi Annan Faith Briefings 2025
DESCRIPTION:July 16th\, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at CCUN (2nd Floor)\, the Multifaith-Advisory Council will be holding its signature Kofi Annan Briefing.  More information can be found at the links below. In addition to Ryan Koch emceeing the event and offering opening remarks (in his capacity as one of the MFAC Co-Chairs)\, a light lunch will be provided.\n\nConcept Note:\n\n https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fg35vh1CREBEmB7lwOdjutiBKoGsSJMQ-i2Y0ljngBk/edit?usp=sharing \n\nEvent Registration:\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCqOOJfmmU0bWiWpNwuMlZnX0iqISGca8fb2YmDKp-ziOEkw/viewform?usp=header \n\nZoom Registration:\nhttps://churchofjesuschrist.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TJsgcowOSjmAd0ZiyzZyHA
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/multi-faith-advisory-council-to-the-united-nations-inter-agency-task-force-on-religion-and-sustainable-development-mfac-iatf-kofi-annan-faith-briefings-2025/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250722
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250707T132953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T144720Z
UID:10002679-1752624000-1753142399@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:COP30 UNFCCC: Timelines for the selection process for a side event and/or an exhibit
DESCRIPTION:While the secretariat continues its efforts to find sufficient funding for the coordination of side events and exhibits at the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP 30\, in order to save the time for required authorization and mergers of applications\, SEORS will be open in parallel so that the secretariat can immediately start the selection process if and when sufficient resources are found. The secretariat will keep observer organizations and Parties partnering with observer organizations informed of the selection process through the SEORS webpage. \nIn this context\, please note that the timelines for the selection process for a side event and/or an exhibit at COP 30 have been announced on our official webpage. As indicated on the website\, the application period will open on Wednesday\, 16 July 2025\, 10 am CEST\, and close on Monday\, 21 July 2025\, 5 pm CEST. The process would not begin or would be halted if and when resources are not sufficient. \nNotwithstanding\, as in the past\, Side Events and Exhibits Online Registration System (SEORS) will be the only channel used by the UNFCCC secretariat to receive applications for official side events and official exhibits by observer organizations\, and Parties partnering with admitted observer organizations. \nFor further information on side events and exhibits\, please consult the Side Events and Exhibits information page on the official UNFCCC website and also the Information for COP 30 Participants. In particular\, you can find side events and exhibits eligibility and selection criteria on the official UNFCCC website: \nSide events and exhibits eligibility criteria;\nSide events and exhibits selection criteria. Please take note of our updated selection criteria\, in view of the recent high number of applications and the situations where even the joint applications have to be declined and in accordance with the mandate from Parties to “continue taking administrative measures to encourage a more diverse representation of observer organizations and to consider opportunities to enhance participation of observer organizations… in particular for organizations from underrepresented regions” (FCCC/SBI/2024/13\, para. 201(d)(iii). \nNGO Constituency Focal Points are copied in this communication for information. \nKind regards\, \nObserver Relations Team \nClimate Action Engagement Unit \nCommunications and Engagement Division \n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \n \n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nPlatz der Vereinten Nationen 1 \n53113 Bonn\, Germany \n \n  \n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\nPlatz der Vereinten Nationen 1 \n53113 Bonn\, Germany \n 
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/cop30-unfccc-timelines-for-the-selection-process-for-a-side-event-and-or-an-exhibit/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,IGO (Inter-Governmental) event,UN Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250513T164355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T112624Z
UID:10002656-1752451200-1753315199@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:2025 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)
DESCRIPTION:2025 HIGH-LEVEL POLITICAL FORUM  ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT\n(Convened under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council\n\n14–23 Jul 2025\nUnited Nations Headquarters\nUS/Eastern timezone\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverview\nRegistration\nProgramme Schedule\n\n\nHLPF Contact\n\ndesa-hlpf@un.org\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be convened from Monday\, 14 July\, to Wednesday\, 23 July 2025\, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. This includes the three-day ministerial segment of the forum from Monday\, 21 July\, to Wednesday\, 23 July 2025\, as part of the High-level Segment of ECOSOC. \nThe theme of the HLPF is “Advancing sustainable\, inclusive\, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals for leaving no one behind”. \nThe 2025 HLPF with full appreciation for the integrated\, indivisible and interlinked nature of the Sustainable Development Goals\, will conduct in-depth reviews of: SDG 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages; SDG 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls; SDG 8. Promote sustained\, inclusive and sustainable economic growth\, full and productive employment and decent work for all; SDG 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans\, seas and marine resources for sustainable development; and SDG 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development. \nThe list of 37 presenting countries at the 2025 HLPF is as follows: Angola\, Bahamas\, Bangladesh\, Belarus\, Bhutan\, Bulgaria\, Czech Republic\, Dominican Republic\, El Salvador\, Eswatini\, Ethiopia\, Finland\, Gambia (Republic of the)\, Germany\, Ghana\, Guatemala\, India\, Indonesia\, Iraq\, Israel\, Japan\, Kazakhstan\, Kyrgyz Republic\, Lesotho\, Malaysia\, Malta\, Micronesia (Federated States of)\, Nigeria\, Papua New Guinea\, Philippines\, Qatar\, Saint Lucia\, Seychelles\, South Africa\,  Sudan\, Suriname\, and Thailand. \nThe 2025 HLPF is expected to bring together ministerial and high-level representatives of governments\, as well as a wide range of expertise and stakeholders\, including heads of UN entities\, academics and other experts\, and representatives of major groups and other stakeholders. The countries presenting voluntary national reviews (VNRs) of their 2030 Agenda implementation at the national level can be found here. \nAdditional platforms\, including side events\, VNR Labs\, special events\, and exhibitions will be organized around the 2025 HLPF. \nFor more information and all the latest updates\, please visit the 2025 HLPF website: High-Level Political Forum 2025 \nKindly note that the Secretariat is unable to assist registered participants who are having difficulty obtaining a visa appointment. \nPlease note that once you have submitted your registration\, it must be approved by your organization’s conference focal point via Indico. \nDue to space constraints\, the number of attendees to HLPF sessions should be kept to a minimum and should not exceed seven representatives per organization. \nThe deadline to register is Friday\, 27 June 2025 (tbc). \n\n\n\n\nStarts 14 Jul 2025\, 10:00\nEnds 23 Jul 2025\, 18:00\nUS/Eastern\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person\nUnited Nations Headquarters\, New York\, United States of America\nUN ECOSOC Chamber\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor civil society engagement\, see MGOs.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/2025-high-level-political-forum-on-sustainable-development-hlpf-convened-under-the-auspices-of-the-economic-and-social-council/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events,UN Member State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250702T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250702T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250630T170153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T170840Z
UID:10002674-1751457600-1751464800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Reimagining the Global Financial Architecture: Financing a Just Future for People and Planet in a Post-FFD4 World
DESCRIPTION:The NGO Committee on Financing for Development is a substantive committee of the Conference of Non-Governmental \nOrganizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO)
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/reimagining-the-global-financial-architecture-financing-a-just-future-for-people-and-planet-in-a-post-ffd4-world/
LOCATION:ROOM 5 FIBES 2\, SEVILLA\, Spain
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Events,CoNGO Member Events,CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250701T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250701T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250630T173307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T173540Z
UID:10002675-1751387400-1751392800@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:From Monterey to Sevilla and Beyond: An International Conference for Coherent\, Inclusive\, and Impactful Financing
DESCRIPTION:Special Event – From Monterrey to Sevilla and Beyond \nDay 2 | TUESDAY\, 1 JULY 2025 \nYou are invited to a side event organized by United Nations Department on Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) on financing for development (FFD) follow up. The event will delve into the unique role of FFD conferences in global governance. It’s the only global meeting that gathers official national\, institutional\, and non-state stakeholders for open dialogue on the coherence\, consistency\, and effectiveness of policies influencing financing for development. \nIt will examine the processes leading to\, and key outcomes of past FFD conferences—from Monterrey Consensus (2002) to Doha Declaration (2008) and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda (2015)—to identify how the international community can leverage FFD post-Sevilla to achieve the global commitment to finance sustainable development. \nOrganizer: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) \nSpeakers: \nH.E. Mr. Ahmed Shide\, Minister of Finance\, Ethiopia (tbc)\nH.E. Ms. Merete Fjeld Brattested\, Permanent Representative of Norway to the United Nations and Co-Facilitator for the Sevilla Commitment\, outcome document of FFD4\nH.E. Mr. Mauricio Escanero\, Former Facilitator of the Monterrey Consensus and Ambassador of Mexico to Israel\nProf. Jose Antonio Ocampo\, Member of the International Commission of Experts on FFD\, former Minister of Finance\, Colombia and former United Nations Under Secretary General for Economic and Social Affairs (tbc)\nProf. Eduardo Gálvez\, Former Lead Negotiator of the Monterrey Consensus as Coordinator of the G77 and China\nRev. Jackline Makena Mutuma\, World Council of Churches (WCC)\nMs. Marilou Uy\, former Director of the Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development (G-24)\, Member of the Independent High Level Expert Group on Climate Finance and Member of the Jubilee Commission of Experts to address Debt and Development Crises. \nLink to the concept note and agenda: https://financing.desa.un.org/ffd4/special-events
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/from-monterey-to-sevilla-and-beyond-an-international-conference-for-coherent-inclusive-and-impactful-financing/
LOCATION:FIBES 1\, Pavilion 2\, Sevilla\, Spain
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,IGO (Inter-Governmental) event,UN Events,UN Member State
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250704
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
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SUMMARY:4th International Conference on Financing for Development
DESCRIPTION:4th International Conference on Financing for Development\nSevilla\, Spain | 30 June – 3 July 2025\n\nFinancing Our Future\nThe Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) provides a unique opportunity to reform financing at all levels\, including to support reform of the international financial architecture and addressing financing challenges preventing the urgently needed investment push for the SDGs. FFD4 Conference will be held in FIBES Sevilla Exhibition and Conference Centre from 30 June to 3 July 2025. \nThe International Conferences on Financing for Development are the only space where leaders from all governments\, along with international and regional organizations\, financial and trade institutions\, businesses\, civil society and the UN System unite at the highest levels\, fostering stronger international cooperation. \nLearn How to Participate
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/4th-international-conference-on-financing-for-development/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250618T004817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T012204Z
UID:10002671-1750982400-1751241599@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Global Days of Action
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information in English\, Spanish\, French and Portuguese.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/global-days-of-action/
CATEGORIES:CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250623T150030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T150233Z
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SUMMARY:By Invitation Only: CoNGO Summit of NGO Committees
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/by-invitation-only-congo-summit-of-ngo-committees/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250618T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250618T154522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T154602Z
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SUMMARY:Briefing for Civil Society on the 15th UN Crime Congress and its Preparations
DESCRIPTION:Dear Stakeholders\, \n  \nThe Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice\, with the support of the UNODC Civil Society Unit\, is organizing a Briefing for Civil Society on the 15th UN Crime Congress and its Preparations. \n  \nThe briefing will offer an important opportunity to learn more about the upcoming 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice\, scheduled to take place in 2026. It will cover key themes\, objectives\, and participation modalities for civil society engagement in the lead-up to and during the Congress. \n  \nFollowing the briefing\, participants are welcome to attend an informal membership meeting of the Alliance. \n  \nDetails of the Event:\n📅 Date: Wednesday\, 18 June 2025\n🕑 Time: 2:00 p.m.(CEST\, Vienna time\, UTC+2)\n💻 Venue: Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86366243883?pwd=xJbPuWxMRVIXbrGOgGKxe8PWU9CPX6.1 \n  \nWe look forward to your participation. \nWith kind regards\, \nUNODC Civil Society Unit \nUnited Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)\nVienna\, Austria \nE. unodc-ngounit@un.org\nW.  https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/ngos/cst.html
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/briefing-for-civil-society-on-the-15th-un-crime-congress-and-its-preparations/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250618T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250616T195242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T195359Z
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SUMMARY:HRC59 side event: "Promotion and Protection of the Right to Development”
DESCRIPTION:Dear friends and colleagues\, \n\nGreetings from the United Nations Association of China (UNA-China)\, a non-governmental organization in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations since 2000. \nOn the occasion of the 59th session of the Human Rights Council\, UNA-China and Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations at Geneva will co-host a side event entitled “Promotion and Protection of the Right to Development”\, on June 18\, 12:00-13:00 CET\, in Room XXVII\, at Palais des Nations\, Geneva. This event will invite Chinese and foreign experts to discuss the pressing challenges and practical efforts in terms of promoting and protecting the right to development. The concept note for this event is enclosed hereafter for your reference. \nWe sincerely invite you to attend this side event in person and participate in interactive discussion. The working language will be English. \nPlease be advised that in order to enter Palais des Nations\, you need to request for accreditation through the online platform https://indico.un.org/event/1010973/\, get your accreditation approved and obtain a digital badge. Once the accreditation has been granted (it normally takes 1-3 working days to process a request)\, a digital badge will be emailed to you. You can activate the badge at the Pregny Gate\, Palais des Nations. For more information\, please refer to the webpage https://www.ungeneva.org/en/about/practical-information/opening-hours. \nWe look forward to your participation! \nBest regards\, \nSecretariat \nUnited Nations Association of China \nEmail: secretariat@unachina.org \nWeb: www.unachina.org
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/hrc59-side-event-promotion-and-protection-of-the-right-to-development/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250710
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250611T160557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T161028Z
UID:10002669-1750032000-1752105599@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:Human Rights Council to Hold its Fifty-Ninth Regular Session
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its fifty-ninth regular session from 16 June to 9 July 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.   \nThe session will open at 10 a.m. on Monday\, 16 June under the presidency of Ambassador Jürg Lauber of Switzerland.  The opening will be addressed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights\, Volker Türk\, who will present his annual report.  The Council will be meeting in room XX of the Palais des Nations. \nOver almost four weeks\, the Council will consider more than 60 reports presented by the Secretariat of the United Nations and the High Commissioner for Human Rights\, human rights experts and other investigative bodies on numerous topics and relevant to the situation of human rights in more than 40 countries.  In total\, the Council will hold 32 interactive dialogues. \nDuring the session\, the Council will hold interactive dialogues with the High Commissioner on his annual report under agenda item two; on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela under agenda item four; and on Ukraine and Colombia under agenda item 10.   \nThe Council will hold enhanced interactive dialogues under agenda item two with  the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan and on the oral update of the Fact-Finding Mission on the human rights situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.  Under agenda item four\, the Council will hold an enhanced interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Myanmar\, with the participation of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar. \nOn climate change\, the Council will hold its annual panel on the adverse impacts of climate change on human rights\, followed by an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on climate change.  The Council will also hold its annual panel on technical cooperation and capacity-building.   \nUnder agenda item three\, the Council will hold its annual panel discussion on women’s rights\, and a panel on safe drinking water and sanitation.  It will also hold interactive dialogues on summary executions\, freedom of expression\, peaceful assembly\, transnational corporations\, education\, health\, leprosy (Hansen’s disease)\, sexual orientation and gender identity\, migrants\, internally displaced persons\, prevention of genocide\, trafficking\, extreme poverty\, discrimination against women and girls\, violence against women and girls\, judges and lawyers\, and international solidarity.   \nThe Council will also hear the presentation of the Secretary-General’s interim report on the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol\, Ukraine\, under agenda item 10.  Further\, it will hold interactive dialogues with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea and the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory\, including East Jerusalem and in Israel\, under agenda item two; and with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus and the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi under agenda item four.  The Council will also hear oral updates from the Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan under agenda item two and from the Commission of Inquiry on Syria under agenda item four.  \nAdditionally\, the Council will hold interactive dialogues under agenda item seven with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967\, and under agenda item nine with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism\, racial discrimination\, xenophobia and related intolerance.  Under agenda item 10\, it will hold an interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic. \nThe final outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review of 14 States will also be considered\, namely those of Italy\, El Salvador\, Gambia\, the Plurinational State of Bolivia\, Fiji\, San Marino\, Kazakhstan\, Angola\, the Islamic Republic of Iran\, Madagascar\, Iraq\, Slovenia\, Egypt\, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. \nA detailed agenda and further information on the fifty-ninth session can be found on the session’s web page.  Reports to be presented are available here. All meetings of this session are broadcast on UN Web TV. \n\nFirst Week of the Session \nThe fifty-ninth regular session will open on Monday\, 16 June under the presidency of Ambassador Jürg Lauber.  After the opening\, the Council will begin considerations under agenda item two\, and the High Commissioner for Human Rights\, Volker Türk\, will present his annual report.  Subsequently\, the Council will hold an enhanced interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan\, and an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea.  This will be followed by an enhanced interactive dialogue on the oral update of the Fact-Finding Mission on the human rights situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.  \nOn Tuesday\, 17 June\, the Council will hold an interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s annual report\, followed by an interactive dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory\, including East Jerusalem and in Israel.  At the end of the day\, it will hear the presentation of an oral update by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan.  \nOn Wednesday\, 18 June\, the Council will commence discussions under agenda item three on the promotion and protection of all human rights\, holding interactive dialogues with the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial\, summary or arbitrary executions\, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression\, and the Special Rapporteur on freedom of peaceful assembly and of association\, which will conclude on Thursday\, 19 June.  This will be followed by interactive dialogues with the Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises\, the Special Rapporteur on the right to education\, and the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.  \nOn Friday\, 20 June\, the Council will hold interactive dialogues with the Special Rapporteur on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy (Hansen’s disease) and their family members\, the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity\, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants\, and the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons.  \n  \nSecond Week of the Session \nIn its second week\, the Council will conclude its interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons on Monday\, 23 June.  It will then hold interactive dialogues with the Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide\, the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons\, especially women and children\, and the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights. \nThe Council will start Tuesday\, 24 June\, with the first part of its annual discussion on women’s rights\, focusing on gender-based violence against women and girls in conflict\, post-conflict and humanitarian settings.  This will be followed by an interactive dialogue with the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls.  In the afternoon\, the second part of the annual discussion on women’s rights will be held\, focusing on the commemoration of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy and on overcoming barriers to women’s leadership in peace processes.  \nOn Wednesday\, 25 June\, the Council will hold interactive dialogues with the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls\, its causes and consequences\, the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers\, and the Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity.  \nThe Council will start Thursday\, 26 June\, with a panel discussion on the realisation of the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation\, followed by the presentation of reports under agenda item three.  In the afternoon\, it will start its consideration of reports under agenda item four on human rights situations that require the Council’s attention\, hearing the presentation of an oral update by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic\, followed by interactive dialogues with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus\, and on the oral update of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi.  \nOn Friday\, 27 June\, the Council will hold an enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Myanmar\, and the oral update of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar.  This will be followed by an interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s report on the situation of human rights in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela\, and the presentation of the High Commissioner’s oral update on the situation of human rights in Nicaragua. \n  \nThird Week of the Session \nThe Council will begin its third week on Monday\, 30 June\, with its annual panel discussion on the adverse impacts of climate change on human rights\, focusing on facilitating just transitions in the context of addressing the impacts of climate change on human rights.  This will be followed by an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change.  It will then hear the presentation of the report of the Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises on the thirteenth session of the Forum on Business and Human Rights under agenda item five on human rights bodies and mechanisms. \n The Council will next start its consideration under item six of the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review of Italy\, El Salvador\, Gambia\, the Plurinational State of Bolivia\, Fiji\, San Marino\, Kazakhstan\, Angola\, the Islamic Republic of Iran\, Madagascar\, Iraq\, Slovenia\, Egypt\, Bosnia and Herzegovina\, which will conclude at the end of the day on Wednesday\, 2 July.  \nOn Thursday\, 3 July\, the Council will hold an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967\, under agenda item seven on the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories.  This will be followed by an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism\, racial discrimination\, xenophobia and related intolerance\, under agenda item nine on racism\, racial discrimination\, xenophobia and related forms of intolerance.  \nIn the afternoon\, the Council will begin discussions under item 10 on technical assistance and capacity-building\, with interactive dialogues on the oral presentation of the High Commissioner regarding his Office’s periodic report on the situation of human rights in Ukraine\, and on the interim report of the Secretary-General on the situation of human rights in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol\, Ukraine.  This will be followed by an interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s report on the enhancement of technical assistance and capacity-building to assist Colombia in the implementation of the recommendations made by the Commission for the Clarification of Truth\, Coexistence and Non-Repetition.  \nOn Friday\, 4 July\, the Council will hold its annual panel discussion on technical cooperation and capacity-building\, focusing on the role of technical cooperation and capacity-building in strengthening national structures which play a role in promoting and safeguarding human rights\, particularly national human rights institutions and national mechanisms for implementation\, reporting and follow-up.  \nThis will be followed by an interactive dialogue on the oral update of the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic.  \nIn the afternoon\, the Council will hear the presentation of the report of the High Commissioner relating to cooperation with Georgia.  It will then start taking action on draft resolutions and decisions. \n  \nFourth Week of the Session \n  \nThe final week of the Council will be devoted to taking action on draft resolutions and decisions and the appointment of a member of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development and a member of the Working Group on arbitrary detention.  The session will conclude on Wednesday\, 9 July. \n  \nThe Human Rights Council \nThe Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system\, made up of 47 States\, which is responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe.  The Council was created by the United Nations General Assembly on 15 March 2006 with the main purpose of addressing situations of human rights violations and making recommendations on them. \nThe composition of the Human Rights Council at its fifty-ninth session is as follows: Albania (2026); Algeria (2025); Bangladesh (2025); Belgium (2025); Benin (2027); Bolivia (2027); Brazil (2026); Bulgaria (2026); Burundi (2026); Chile (2025); China (2026); Colombia (2027); Costa Rica (2025); Côte d’Ivoire (2026); Cuba (2026); Cyprus (2027); Czechia (2027); Democratic Republic of the Congo (2027); Dominican Republic (2026); Ethiopia (2027); France (2026); Gambia (2027); Georgia (2025); Germany (2025); Ghana (2026); Iceland (2027); Indonesia (2026); Japan (2026); Kenya (2027); Kuwait (2026); Kyrgyzstan (2025); Malawi (2026); Maldives (2025); Marshall Islands (2027); Mexico (2027); Morocco (2025); Netherlands (2026); North Macedonia (2027); Qatar (2027); Republic of Korea (2027); Romania (2025); South Africa (2025); Spain (2027); Sudan (2025); Switzerland (2027); Thailand (2027); and Viet Nam (2025). \nThe term of membership of each State expires in the year indicated in parentheses. \nThe President of the Human Rights Council in 2025 is Jürg Lauber (Switzerland).  The four Vice-Presidents are Tareq Md Ariful Islam (Bangladesh)\, Razvan Rusu (Romania)\, Claudia Puentes Julio (Chile)\, and Paul Empole Losoko Efambe (Democratic Republic of the Congo).  Mr. Efambe also serves as Rapporteur of the Geneva-based body. \nThe dates and venue of the fifty-ninth session are subject to change. \nInformation on the fifty-ninth session can be found here\, including the annotated agenda and the reports to be presented. \nFor further information\, please contact Pascal Sim (simp@un.org)\, Matthew Brown (matthew.brown@un.org) and David Díaz Martín (david.diazmartin@un.org)\n \n\nProduced by the United Nations Information Service in Geneva for use of the media;\nnot an official record. English and French versions of our releases are different as they are the product of two separate coverage teams that work independently.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/human-rights-council-to-hold-its-fifty-ninth-regular-session-from-16-june-to-9-july-2025/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
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SUMMARY:Geopolitical Instability and the Value of Multilingualism
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n\n**Call for Participation** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Study Group on Language and the United Nations presents \nGeopolitical Instability and the Value of Multilingualism\nA Virtual Symposium on 13 June 2025 \n\nThe world is experiencing what many are calling a polycrisis precipitated by climate change\, geopolitical conflicts\, political instability\, social inequalities\, economic challenges\, misinformation\, environmental degradation\, health emergencies\, and more.  It would be easy in this time of turmoil to dismiss multilingualism as a minor concern and distraction—a luxury we cannot afford or simply a low priority until the world has other crises under control. \nYet\, it is through language that we understand our world\, create and share knowledge\, and communicate with one another.  The only way we can address the world’s current problems is through meaningful dialogue about solutions. \nIn a polycrisis\, we must seek polysolutions like multilingual communication.  Linguistic diversity brings with it a diversity of people and ideas from communities across the globe.  How can we ensure that they are all included and that no possibilities are missed or voices unheard simply because of a lack of language capacity? \nThe present symposium draws attention to the value of multilingualism for the United Nations\, Member States\, non-governmental organizations\, civil society\, the private sector\, and other stakeholders in light of the confluence of contemporary geopolitical crises.  The symposium follows a panel format through which experts present their perspectives\, engage in dialogue with each other\, and prompt general discussion with participants. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\nThe symposium will take place virtually on 13 June 2025. \n\n\nFriday\, 13 June\n \n\n\n08:30-12:00 – New York\n14:30-18:00 – Geneva\n15:30-19:00 – Nairobi\n19:30-23:00 – Bangkok \n\n\nInterpreting will be provided in English\, French\, and Spanish.  A detailed programme is attached. \n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\nThe symposium is open to United Nations staff members\, delegates of Member States and staff members of missions\, government officials of all levels\, university researchers and students\, NGO representatives\, members of civil society\, and others with an interest in multilingualism  There is no cost to attend the symposium\, but preregistration is required.  Register here as soon as possible\, but no later than 12 June. \n\n\nSymposium Sponsors \n\n\nThe symposium is hosted by the Study Group on Language and the United Nations in collaboration with the NGO Committee on Language and Languages\, a substantive committee of the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO)\, the Esperantic Studies Foundation (ESF)\, and the Consortium for Language Policy and Planning (CLPP).
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/geopolitical-instability-and-the-value-of-multilingualism/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250606T181507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T181648Z
UID:10002668-1749646800-1749650400@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:In Championing Peace\, We Can Only Win TOGETHER - NGO Committee of Spirituality\, Values and Global Concerns - NY
DESCRIPTION:Friends of CSVGC-NY!\nYou’re Invited: CSVGC-NY June General Meeting\nTuesday\, June 11 | 1:00–2:00 PM (EDT) | Hybrid Format \n📍 In person: Legion of Good Will  \n12 E 41st Street\, RM 1402\, New York\, NY 10017\n \nJoin us this month as we celebrate the United Nations International Day of Play with the uplifting theme:\n“In Championing Peace\, We Can Only Win Together.” \nWe’re delighted to welcome Luciana Ferraz as our guest speaker — a Brazilian sociologist and international consultant in integral health\, positive consciousness\, and meditation. Luciana also serves as the national coordinator of Brahma Kumaris Brazil\, an NGO in consultative status with ECOSOC. \nThe program will also feature: \n🕊️ Keeper of the Sacred – A reflective moment with Martha Gallahue\n📌 Important CSVGC-NY updates and interactive dialogue \nWe warmly encourage you to attend in person to enjoy community connection — and a special treat of Brazilian Cheese Bread and Guaraná\, generously provided by the Legion of Good Will. \nAll are welcome! Let’s come together in the spirit of peace\, play\, and shared values. \nCan’t join us in person? You’re welcome to join virtually via GoogleMeet. \nJoin Here
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/in-championing-peace-we-can-only-win-together/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250224T225015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T225533Z
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SUMMARY:2025 UN Ocean Conference
DESCRIPTION:2025 UN OCEAN CONFERENCE\nJune 9-13\, 2025\, Nice\, France\nOur Ocean\, Our Future\, Our Responsibility\n\n“The ocean is fundamental to life on our planet and to our future. The ocean is an important source of the planet’s biodiversity and plays a vital role in the climate system and water cycle. The ocean provides a range of ecosystem services\, supplies us with oxygen to breathe\, contributes to food security\, nutrition and decent jobs and livelihoods\, acts as a sink and reservoir of greenhouse gases and protects biodiversity\, provides a means for maritime transportation\, including for global trade\, forms an important part of our natural and cultural heritage and plays an essential role in sustainable development\, a sustainable ocean-based economy and poverty eradication.” \n– political declaration of the 2022 united nations ocean conference \n\nAbout the Ocean Conference  \nHow to participate and register \nThe high-level 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans\, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (the 2025 UN Ocean Conference) will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice\, France\, from 9 – 13 June 2025. \nThe overarching theme of the Conference is “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean”. The Conference aims to support further and urgent action to conserve and sustainably use the oceans\, seas and marine resources for sustainable development and identify further ways and means to support the implementation of SDG 14. It will build on existing instruments to form successful partnerships towards the swift conclusion and effective implementation of ongoing processes that contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of the ocean. \nThe Conference will involve all relevant stakeholders\, bringing together Governments\, the United Nations system\, intergovernmental organizations\, international financial institutions\, other interested international bodies\, non-governmental organizations\, civil society organizations\, academic institutions\, the scientific community\, the private sector\, philanthropic organizations\, Indigenous Peoples and local communities and other actors to assess challenges and opportunities relating to\, as well as actions taken towards\, the implementation of Goal 14. \nThe Conference will build on the previous UN Ocean Conferences\, hosted by Sweden and Fiji in 2017 in New York and by Portugal and Kenya in 2022 in Lisbon.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/2025-un-ocean-conference/
CATEGORIES:IGO (Inter-Governmental) event,UN Events,UN Member State
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250605T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250605T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T044800
CREATED:20250529T195013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T195032Z
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SUMMARY:NGO Committee on Aging - General Assembly and Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dear colleagues\, \n\nIn anticipation of our upcoming General Assembly (GA) meeting to be held on Thursday\, 5 June 2025 via Zoom from 13:30-15:30\, please find attached the following documents:\n\n\n2025 GA Draft Agenda\n2024 CoA Annual Report\nMembership/Finance report\n2024 GA minutes\n\nPlease note that the Auditor report will be forwarded to you at a later date.\n\nAnd for your reference\, here again is the Zoom invite for our meeting next week.\n\nNGO Committee on Ageing Geneva is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\nTopic: NGO Committee on Aging – General Assembly and Committee Meeting\nTime: Jun 5\, 2025 13:30 Zurich\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87681381726?pwd=O6bbN0Yk0b0ZRZvGutaNpBQ1yFW3kv.1 \nMeeting ID: 876 8138 1726\nPasscode: 305100
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/ngo-committee-on-aging-general-assembly-and-committee-meeting/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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SUMMARY:DATE CHANGE: UN Women Civil Society B+30 Meeting (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Important Updates on Civil Society Participation in Upcoming UN Processes\nDATE CHANGED: UN Women & Civil Society 5th Meeting on Beijing+30 \nSince the Zero Draft of the CSW Revitalization will be shared by the Co-Facilitators on Wednesday\, 28 May 2025\, UN Women thought that it would be more fruitful to have the convening after the release of the Zero Draft. \nTherefore the virtual UN Women & Civil Society Fifth Meeting on Beijing+30 (CSW Revitalization) will be moved to tomorrow\, Friday\, 30 May 2025\, from 10:00am to 11:30am ET. \nYou can register to attend here. \nFor those who have already registered\, the Zoom link sent to you remains valid.
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/date-change-un-women-civil-society-b30-meeting-virtual/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,UN-NGO Collaboration
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UID:10002651-1748536200-1748541600@ngocongo.org
SUMMARY:WAAS Talks on Global Peace Offensive: Nanotechnologies for Human Security
DESCRIPTION:Dear colleague\, \nThe World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS) is inviting you to attend the next webinar in the series WAAS Talks on Global Peace Offensive: Nanotechnologies for Human Security\, which will be held Online on April 29\, 2025 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm CET. \nThe Registeration link for the webinar is:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GBRqxujvTjSlm8f2ekbA-A
URL:https://ngocongo.org/event/waas-talks-on-global-peace-offensive-nanotechnologies-for-human-security/
CATEGORIES:CoNGO Recommended Events,CSO event
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